PPA26 Challenge and a Gift for My Hostess:)

Something that I love doing at my workshops is to demonstrate cards for stampers, and non stampers alike.  This is one of those quick simple cards that even if you're not into stamping... you can whip up in a flash with a Big Shot and some basic supplies.  When I demo a quick card like this, I also like to have a gift ready to give to my hostess that demonstrates a beautiful way of packaging up those quick and easy cards as a gift. 

When I saw the PPA Challenge this week, "Anything But a Card", it inspired me to create my little gift box.  Don't forget to contact me ASAP to book your Sale-A-Bration Workshop and earn those free items!

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Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Sending Love Specialty Paper #117153
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads #117272, 5/8" Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon, Real Red Epoxy Brads #117270
Sizzix: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335, Beautiful Wings Embosslit #118138
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Sponge Daubers
Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
Punches: Extra Large Fancy Flower #118073, Scallop Trim Border #118402

Another Wedding Invite Sample.

This was another sample that I had made in my frenzy of coming up with some wedding invitations.  You'll notice that the colours are the same as the last sample... subtle hint as to the wedding colours of the bridesmaids:)  If you've made wedding invitations, I would love to see your samples too!  Put your link in the comments section for everyone to check out!



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Stamp Set(s): Together Forever
Paper: Bridesmaid Specialty Paper, Always Artichoke, Night of Navy, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: 5/8" Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches: Scallop Trim Border, Mini Heart

An MDS Card with the New Sweet Pea Pack!

I don't know how many of you out there have the My Digital Studio Program, but if you're not one of them, you should be!  I have had more fun than I ever imagined using this program.  Imagine never running out of your favourite DSP!  Every few weeks, Stampin' Up seems to make new downloads available.  I really had fun on this card because one of my pet peeves is wasting DSP.  I decided to plan the whole card out using My Digital Studio.  Then, once I was pleased with the results, I went down to my craft room and just put it together. The only real difference was that I textured the background of my card using the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder.

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Stamp Set(s): Simple Friendship
Paper: Sweet Pea DSP Stack, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Taken with Teal
Embellishments: 5/16" jumbo brads, Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Grosgrain
MDS: My Sweet Pea Digital Kit #119978 $13.25
Sizzix: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder
Tools: Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Dimensionals
Punches: Scallop Trim Border

Lattice Lighting!

I came across this fabulous idea on Kristin Moore's blog and couldn't resist casing it!  I decided to go with more of a Valentine's theme.  You can't see it in the photograph, but I even stamped some hearts in Versamark on the vellum and then embossed them with Iridescent Ice.  Thanks so much for the idea Kristin!


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Paper: Cardstock Vellum, Cardboard backing from a package of Decor Elements
Ink: Real Red Craft Ink, Signo White Gel Pen
Embellishments: Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Iridescent Ice
Sizzix: SU Lattice Die
Punches: Small Heart Punch

Haitian Disaster Relief

On January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope.
From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set bought will be donated to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

Product Name	Item #	Price
I {Heart} Hearts - clear-mount  (block D recommended)	118571	$24.95
I {Heart} Hearts - wood-mount	117010	$35.95

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Dabbling with Invites

Something I have never played with was wedding invitations.  I got into Stampin' Up long after I got married and it seems that no one close to me has gotten married in the past couple of years either.  Oddly enough, in the past two weeks, I have been talking to 3 different people about wedding invitations and what the possibilities are.

Now, please understand that this is the first sample I've ever made, but I was thrilled with the results.  My hubby even said that he would have picked it over our wedding invite 9 years ago!  Watch for more samples in the weeks to come:)

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Stamp Set(s): Wedding Sweet #115466, Bridesmaid Specialty Paper #116579
Paper: Night of Navy, Always Artichoke,
Ink: Night of Navy
Punches: Small Heart #117193

Stampin' Royalty Challenge #3

The Stampin' Royalty Challenge this week is for Single Layer Projects.  For me, this is the ultimate challenge... no layers:(  I decided to take advantage of it and work on a title page for my neice's scrapbook.  (yes Meg, I am still working on it:)  This was actually a lot of fun to make, for those of you who remember my Founder's Circle swap card, I absolutely love working with the SU Decor Stencils.  I even created my own lettering stencils using some window sheet scraps and the Go Go Boots Sizzix alphabet!  Make sure to jump over to Stampin' Royalty and check out the fabulous creations from the design team... I was AMAZED!!!!!

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Paper: Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive,  Bashful Blue, Summer Sun, Dusty Durango
Decor Stencils: Cheep Talk
Sizzix: Go Go Boots Alphabet
Tools: Stamping Sponges

Simply Adoring Simply Adorned!

 I will admit that I had an absolute blast this afternoon playing with the new Simply Adorned product line.  As I mentioned yesterday, I get bored with things quickly... jewelry included.  Once again Stampin' Up has offered me a solution as the little inserts are so easy to change!  You are able to customize both sides of the charm.  The front side is beveled to allow for some dimension in your image.  I thought it would be fun to elevate the little flower so I stamped it twice and then cut out the second image and put it on with a dimensional.   The Charming stamp set #116519, although not currently shown in either the catalogue or the mini, is still available... and it counts towards your Sale-A-Bration orders!  By the time you purchase the chain, charm and stamp set, you've already earned yourself one of those fabulous rewards for free!  

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Simply Adorned: 24" Chain #116800,   1" x 1-1/4" rectangle Charm #116798
Stamp Set(s): Charming #116519, Lovely Letters
Paper: Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, Old Olive
Embellishments: Dimensionals
Tools: Paper Snips

Before... and After!

 Well, anyone living here in Vancouver knows that the weather had been less than spectacular for the past few weeks.  I love the rain, and it is even becoming unbearable for me!  I know that it is mid January, but I've decided that I'm putting myself into spring now!  Gone with the snowflakes that I put on for the winter and in with the flowers:)  These Decor Elements are a must... they seem to save me from the boredom I can suffer with my possessions.... things look new again!  I can't wait to show these ones off at work tomorrow!

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Decor Elements: Flower Garden #116056, Flurry #117413

Look... No Stamps!

I just finished cleaning up my craft room this afternoon and was putting the last items in their homes.  It turned out that the last item was some SU Rub-Ons.  Using my clean craft room for inspiration, I decided not pull out and stamps or ink and just stick to a package of rub-ons!  The Dots and Designs Rub Ons were perfect as they had both the images I wanted for a focus and the border I wanted to replace DSP.   The more I've worked with the Scallop Trim Border Punch #118402 (free with a $65 order:) and Scallop Trim Corner Punch #118870, the more I've grown to like them.  At first I was frustrated with my inability to get the size to match the image I'd stamped.  Now I've learned to make my mat first based on the approximate size of my image and the cut my image out once my mat is done.  I've also learned that looking at the underside of the punch as I'm working is an excellent way to ensure that I'm not making mistakes. 

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Paper:  Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Chit Chat Rub Ons #111804, Dimensionals, Dots and Designs Rub-Ons #115728
Sizzix: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder #117735
Tools: Sponge Daubers
Punches: Scallop Trim Border #118402, Scallop Trim Corner Punch #118870